'This veteran is extra special to me! This is my Dad General Danny K. Speigner. He is proudly serving in the Alabama National Guard (OFFICIAL) and has done so for nearly 40 years! Thanks to him for his commitment and service to our country.' Mary Scott

'This picture is of me SGT Jolene Colby from Knoxville, TN. Proudly served eight years in the Army with two tours to Iraq. I am no longer in but will always be proud of what I did and where I've been!!' Jolene Marie Colby

'Each picture was taken right before each of my sons were deployed. My son Brad (left) with one of his three children and my son Keith (right) with his son. Brad Dossett, Air Force, active duty since 2000. Keith Dossett, Army, active duty since 2007.' Carolyn Bolin Dossett Karstrom

This is from May 2010, at my husbands commissioning ceremony at The University of Tennessee with my dad. Left is 1st Lieutenant Shayne Ellison, US Army. He is currently serving in Afghanistan right now. Right is Sergeant First Class William Jones, Tn Army National Guard.' Jennifer Ellison

Thank you to my dad and my husband for their service and sacrifice! (And my sweet daughter Alexus for moving around the country so much and sacrificing her daddy/daughter time while he was deployed!) Semper Fi Marines â?? with Tyler Govert and Charlie Young. Brooke Young Govert

Army Spec. Jennifer Lugo. This picture of our daughter was in Iraq while she was deployed with the 844th EN BN from right here in Knoxville. She is also prior service Marine Corps. Yes We are very proud of our beautiful daughter. Today she is saying the Pledge of Allegiance at Pellissippi State's Dedication of the Veteran Student Center. Rhonda Tuggle

'This is my dad James Cowden he was a 20yr military man he died when I was 7 from heart problems I'm so proud of him for serving our country yesterday I went to his grave at the veterans cemetery in knoxville tn and spent some time with him ' Megan Rochelle Cowden Moreno